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... evidence , let us begin at the beginning , and see first what we know independent of the dis- puted testimony . This is a case of circumstantial evidence . And these circumstances , we think , are full and satisfactory . The case mainly ...
... evidence , let us begin at the beginning , and see first what we know independent of the dis- puted testimony . This is a case of circumstantial evidence . And these circumstances , we think , are full and satisfactory . The case mainly ...
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... evidence bears on every material part of the cause , I have purposely avoided every comment on it till the present moment , when I have done with the other evidence in the case . As to the admission of this evidence , 168 AMERICAN SPEECHES.
... evidence bears on every material part of the cause , I have purposely avoided every comment on it till the present moment , when I have done with the other evidence in the case . As to the admission of this evidence , 168 AMERICAN SPEECHES.
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... evidence , there has been a great struggle , and its importance demanded it . The general rule of law is , that confessions are to be received as evidence . They are entitled to great or to little consideration , according to the ...
... evidence , there has been a great struggle , and its importance demanded it . The general rule of law is , that confessions are to be received as evidence . They are entitled to great or to little consideration , according to the ...
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Lincolns First Inaugural | 21 |
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